Junior Arborist

**THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF RECENT VACANCY 172536, PREVIOUS APPLICANTS
NEED NOT** **APPLY**





**About the role**



Harcourt Arboretum is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Junior
Arborist to join our Arboriculture team. This role offers the unique
opportunity to work within one of the UK’s finest tree collections, spread
over 130 acres of historic and Picturesque landscape. As a Junior Arborist,
you will play a crucial part in the ongoing maintenance, development, and
enhancement of the Arboretum, ensuring the highest arboricultural standards
are met.





You will collaborate closely with the Arboretum Curator and Arboricultural
Supervisor to maintain and improve our diverse plant collection. You will
participate in creating outstanding arboricultural displays and natural
amenities, including the care of trees, shrubs, and meadow grasslands. You
will engage with the broader Arboretum team, including the Education Team, to
contribute to educational activities and public events. You will assist with
delivering tours and educational programs to various audiences, including
trainees and volunteers.





This is a permanent, full-time post, working 36.5 hours per week.





**About You**



To apply for this role, candidates must meet the following selection criteria:



• NPTC CS30.1 – Maintenance of a Chainsaw



• NPTC CS30.2 – Crosscut & Stack Using a Chainsaw



• NPTC CS31 – Fell & Process Small Trees



• NPTC CS38 – Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue



• NPTC CS39 – Use of a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness





**What We Offer**



As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:



• An excellent contributory pension scheme



• 38 days of annual leave



• A comprehensive range of childcare services



• Family leave schemes



• Cycle loan scheme



• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans





More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits





**Diversity**



Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a
friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through
diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies,
such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff
returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental
leave.





**How to apply**



You will be required to upload your **CV and a supporting evidence form using
the attached template,** as part of your online application. The supporting
evidence form lists each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as
listed in the job description; please explain how you meet each one. CVs alone
will not be considered.





We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss
training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this
recruitment panel will be Ben Jones, Curator who can be contacted with
enquiries relating to the role (recruitment@obg.ox.ac.uk). General queries
about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the
Recruitment team within our Human Resources department
(recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).





Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST/GMT) on Friday 6
September 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during
week commencing Monday 16 September 2024.